Question

    A and B are travelling towards each other with a speed of 15 km/hr and 30 km/hr. If they started at same time and A covered 25 km less distance than B before meeting him, then find the distance between them before starting.

    A 65 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 55 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 45 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 75 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Since, the time taken by A and B is same, therefore the ratio of the distance covered by them will be equal to the ratio of their speeds. Therefore, ratio of the distance covered by A and B = 15:30 = 1:2 Let the distance covered by A and B be x km and 2x km According to the question, 2x – x = 25 Or, x = 25 Therefore, distance between them before starting = 2x + x = 3x = 75 km

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